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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,678.59, 1,033,174.17 and 409,146.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,678.59, 1,033,174.17 and 409,146.84 is: 564,621.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,678.59 : 1,033,174.17 = 409,146.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,678.59/1,033,174.17 = 409,146.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,678.59x = 1,033,174.17 × 409,146.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,678.59x = 422,719,946,825.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,719,946,825.12/748,678.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,621.39

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